Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, says some Nigerians living abroad are experiencing difficult economic conditions even though they hold university degrees and earn salaries in foreign currencies. He argues that people who returned or remain in Nigeria may be better off than those who left years earlier in search of “greener pastures,” citing the example of Nigerians earning around ₦60,000 monthly.
According to reports, Bwala made the comments while discussing the situation of Nigerians abroad on radio programming, and he contrasted their current living realities with the expectation that relocation automatically improves economic circumstances. The outlets state that his remarks highlight mismatches between qualifications and job roles, with some Nigerians in the United Kingdom working in positions that do not align with their education.
The reports do not provide specific data on wages, cost of living, or employment rates, but both sources describe Bwala’s broader claim that the economic hardship faced by some Nigerians abroad can be comparable to, or worse than, what is experienced locally for certain income levels.
